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House lawmakers advance bill to study marijuana as treatment option for veterans
American veterans are one step closer towards access to marijuana as a remedy for post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain
Peaceful Gundam Wins Competition for Giant Fighting Robots
A young designer from Taiwan wanted to show that a battle robot could exist and find new purpose in a peaceful world.
Women in the military are suing the Trump administration for being "extremely hostile"
Suit claims that the military is discriminating against women by keeping them out of combat roles
The Army's New Tank Fires 'Smart' Cannon Rounds
An unwieldy designation obscures the new fighting vehicle's technological advancements.
The Twisted and Terrible History of Men Fighting Bears
Kangaroos aren't the only animals who have been forced to face human beings in combat. We take a look at the centuries-old history of men stepping into the ring – or cage – to fight bears.
The Minister Helping Soldiers Deal with Trauma
"If they've had to kill someone, they later often start doubting that their actions did anything to protect innocent people. I can't take that feeling away, but I can help them cope with it."
Human vs. Drone Combat Is the New Normal
US human pilots have shot down two enemy drones this month alone. But according to one expert, one day soon—within the next two decades—the drones will outmatch the best human pilots.
The US Shot Down a Mysterious Enemy Drone Over Syria
America’s adversaries are gearing up for robotic battle in the skies.
China’s Military Is Taking a Powerful Turn
The People's Republic is downsizing the world's largest troop force, while scaling up its ambitions in sea, space, and internet warfare.
Why You Should Be Skeptical of the US Military's 'Successful' Missile Defense Test
The missile it intercepted was probably moving slower than one fired at the US from North Korea would be.